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Christmas and New Year

Stanley

Every year Father Christmas arrives in style for his stay at Beamish, he’s travelled to us by RAF Sea King helicopter, by motorbike, on a fire engine, as part of a nativity parade with real camels and even been escorted by unicorns!

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Christmas and New Year

Durham CIty

Once upon a Christmas there was a toyshop. The sort of shop where warm light flooded out onto the street outside, enticing and inviting children of all ages to choose their favourite toy. Recommended for age 5 and under.

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Christmas and New Year

Durham City

Come along and see the hall and gardens decorated for Christmas. Meet Frosty the Snowman, do arts and crafts and games with our mischievous elves and to top it all off meet Father Christmas himself! On every weekend in December running up to...

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Fete / Fair

Barnard Castle

Kickstart the festive season with a magical family experience. Visit Santa’s workshop, where his friendly elves will help you make some Christmas crafts, then meet Santa Claus himself in his cosy grotto & complete the magic with an early Christmas...

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Christmas and New Year

Barnard Castle

Kickstart the festive season with a magical family experience when Santa arrives at The Bowes Museum this December. Firstly, visit his workshop, where his friendly elves will help you make some Christmas crafts, then meet Santa Claus himself in...

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Christmas and New Year

Staindrop

After breakfast, take a winter walk to the Castle where Father Christmas will be waiting in the beautifully decorated Grand Entrance Hall. Gather round the fire to listen to his stories and sing along with him before he hands out a personalised gift...

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Participatory Event

Durham

Can you help Father Christmas find his Elves and get them back to the North Pole before Christmas Day! Complete the park trail and get a Christmas Treat. Pick up a trail sheet from the Café between 10.00 and 16.00.

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Christmas and New Year

Staindrop

Gather round the fire for a magical experience and soak up the festive atmosphere in this remarkable setting, which will be beautifully decorated for Christmas. Father Christmas is looking forward to meeting everyone!

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Family Fun

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Be part of the magic this festive season and climb aboard the Train to Christmas Town. A train ride expertly designed to bring the spirit of Christmas to life for another year. Bringing the whole family together for a special ride to remember,...

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Christmas and New Year

Beamish

Enjoy a fun filled family evening with your loved ones, with a fantastic interactive disco, party games and a visit from Santa who will bring each child a small gift. Christmas picnic tea party box for adults and children.